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Albertsons enters $750M accelerated share repurchase; buyback program expanded to $2.75B
Albertsons Companies, Inc.
- Company pays $750M to JPMorgan on Oct 15, 2025; expects initial delivery of ~80% of shares underlying ASR.
- Board increased total share repurchase program from $2B to $2.75B, inclusive of ASR agreement.
- ASR transactions expected to be completed by no later than the first quarter of 2026.
- CEO Susan Morris states stock is undervalued and buyback (~8% of shares) creates value.